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Negative space: How art is reshaping Phoenix's vacant land
A group of artists and architects are reclaiming empty lots in downtown Phoenix with a project that converts shipping containers into works of public art. The problem they are trying to tackle in Phoenix is not that there is a lack of space, but that there is too much space. see more
Laughing their way to the top: Barren Mind takes on nationals
On March 1st, they’ll be on a stage in Chicago, competing with 11 other improv troupes at the College Improv Tournament. Whether they win or lose, Barren Mind will be able to come away from the tournament saying that they’re one of the top-twelve college improv troupes in the nation. see more
Students develop the ultimate universal remote
Josh Heuser, Kimberley Heuser and Mikel Robinson wanted to create voice recognition software to eliminate conventional remotes to stop the relentless search for clickers everywhere. After developing the technology further, they realized it also served other vital applications. see more
Find a sea of treasures in Blue House Boutique
Rows of neutral painted houses line the streets. Each house blends in with the next, creating a sea of suburbia. But there in this sea, a lone blue house is an anomaly. It stands out. A vintage house painted a bright royal blue with a stark white picket fence lining the lawn beckons customers to […]
SPM Acoustics: Black Bottom Lighters
SPM BBL Acoustics + Interview from The State Press on Vimeo. If there’s one thing you should know about the Glendale group Black Bottom Lighters, it’s that a lot of musicians play in the band — seven by last count — something that easily accounts for their growing crossover appeal and distinct sound. On one song, they […]
Three totally tricked out dorm spaces
In this episode of SPM Cribs, SPM features freshman Claire Caulfield, Olivia Camarillo, Raven Stevens and Cherika Hammonds to show off their dorm rooms on various ASU campuses. see more
A brewing business
Songbird Coffee and Tea House is defining a business built on customer satisfaction and a quirky 673 square feet of space. see more
A library on the go
Three ASU students envision a world where the library comes to you. BiblioTrucka is a project that is taking a food truck and filling it with books. see more
One man's quest to change investigative journalism in Arizona
Brandon Quester, an ASU alum, founded a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering investigative journalism in Arizona, the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting. see more
What are we doing with the leftovers?
FlashFood, an app-based food recovery network, sustains the community by putting local restaurants' leftovers to good use. see more
A lump of sugar to save the world
HydroGene Biotechnologies is testing it's sugar cube biosensors to go into application in developing nations, where death from water contamination is high. One of its student co-founders sat down to talk with SPM see more
Stay thirsty, stay foolish
After being inspired by the Mill Avenue nightlife, ASU entrepreneurs set out to pursue their business plan of making champagne even more glamourous than before. see more
A handshake deal
Much like a rock ballad itself, Phoenix’s music scene ebbs and flows. Owner of Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom and Stateside Presents concert promoters, Levy is restoring life into an industry that seemed to have reached an indefinite ebb. see more
A challenge for innovators at ASU
The Innovation Challenge attracts students with many different types of endeavors, at all different stages of development. see more
A Mindful Body
It doesn’t come as a surprise that the media affect our esteem and assurance, especially when it comes down to our birthday suits. Harangued by images of what defines femininity or masculinity to images that define sexy or beauty, body pride is something we want but is most often challenging to fulfill. In an effort […]
My adventure to Poly
I grew up not too far north of the campus, but never had I actually visited to see what it was like. I figured that now that I am an ASU student, it seemed fitting to explore the mysterious campus that was in my own backyard all along. see more
Making a place for women in engineering
It is no secret that science and math fields are still dominated by men. ASU professors Veronica Santos, Jennifer Blain Christen and Aditi Chattopadhyay are part of a growing community of women engineers hoping to change this statistic. see more
An artistic treasure hunt
Mesa painter James Hunt — more known by his moniker NXOEED — who hides his artwork that he doesn't claim himself is personalizing the experience between the artist and viewer see more
SPM Coffee Conversations: Planting an Apple Tree
SPM Coffee Conversations: Planting an Apple Tree from The State Press on Vimeo. German monk Martin Luther once said, “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” State Press Magazine’s Coffee Conversation sits down with the students of the ASU downtown campus to discuss […]
Local company connects volunteers with community projects
ASU alum Todd Byard is making a difference at HandsOn Greater Phoenix, a company dedicated to connecting local volunteers with those in need. see more
How-To: Neglect your classwork, without really neglecting your classwork
A scientific look on how to continue to devote time to your social calendar and television shows, while neglecting school work — and vice versa. see more
Caffeine culture: How three downtown coffee shops got their start
Three downtown coffee shop owners tell SPM the ins and outs of starting your own small business. see more
A Path to Pixar
SPM Path to Pixar | Produced by Luu Nguyen | The State Press on Vimeo. Senior film student Joann Younan is a “third storyteller.” Third storytellers, she says, are film editors who come in during post-production and assemble the pieces of a story together that end up on the big screen. This past summer, she jumpstarted her […]
How To: Actually afford your trip to Disneyland
Between balancing a close-to-minimum wage job, college payments, car insurance, etc., an escape to the "Happiest Place on Earth" often seems financially hindering. That didn’t stop me though – money (or the lack thereof) can’t quell this Disneyland addiction. see more
'Cannabusiness' booms in Colorado
Writer Lauren Wong shares her experience of being front and center to see customer's reactions on the first day marijuana sales were legal in Colorado. see more
And the Stories Go On
While fanfiction has always been a part of literature it is commonly known today as an element of internet subculture. see more
Film alumnae entertain web with 'SpaceCatCasio'
After graduating from ASU's film school, two students took a comedy sketch they had worked on a students and turned it into a "Portlandia"-inspired web series, "SpaceCatCasio." see more
A Romp in the Lake
It’s just after 6:15 a.m. on Nov. 13 at Tempe Beach Park. The sun’s barely up. I’m looking at Tempe Town Lake while more people arrive at the 2013 Ironman Arizona Mayor’s Media Challenge. I’m here representing The Arizona Republic and the charity Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue. The winner of this race, which […]
The Secrets of Tempe Town Lake
The artificial lake near ASU has always been controversial. Some say it shouldn’t exist in the desert, others say it is an economic engine for Tempe. Swimming is prohibited, except during occasional sanctioned events. The water quality can be a problem. But despite all the controversy, the ASU alum who tests the lake every week […]
The 'Fitspiration' Fad and its Following
A supposedly positive take on the concept of “thinspiration,” in which pictures of unhealthily skinny women are used as motivation to eat less and lose weight, fitspiration promotes clean eating and exercise as ways of establishing healthy lifestyles. Weight loss is not the ultimate goal; a total lifestyle change is. see more
Conspiracy Culture
In years since the 9/11 terrorist attack, the sub-culture of people who believe in conspiracy is slowly building a following at ASU see more
All Work and Play
Michael Hoenack is a medicinal biochemistry freshman in Barrett. He’s also 13 years old and an accomplished pilot. see more
Staying Focused
For many young adults with ADD or ADHD, they turn to prescription medication like Adderall or Ritalin to help them focus. However, Steckman decided to opt out of any medication. see more
SPM Coffee Conversations: Defining Joy vs. Happiness
SPM Coffee Conversations: Defining Happiness & Joy from The State Press on Vimeo. Is there a difference between joy and happiness? Do you have a specific memory that comes to mind you would use to define either of these emotions? Special thanks to music creator and ASU student Roddy Nikpour. Reach the videographer drinking coffee […]
Why Do We Sext?
SPM sat down with Nick, nonprofit managing sophomore; Douglas, marketing sophomore; and Julie, undeclared business sophomore, to talk about the motivation, nightmares and the process of obtaining an active sext life. see more
Q & A with a Trans* Community Member
State Press Magazine sits down with Ira Bohm-Sanchez to discuss transgender issues and his experience with his transition from female-to-male. see more
Like a Virgin
A discussion and exploration on what virginity represents today, and whether or not it is a repressed discussion among students at ASU. see more
Q&A: Tilt Magazine
Former SPM writer Kharli Mandeville talks about her new project in Tilt Magazine, a feminism and society-driven magazine. see more
Concert in the Park Builds Awareness for Border Issues
Performance in the Borderlands strives to bring up dialogue about cultural borders of many different types see more
Six Sexy Facts
Sex is funny. It was funny in elementary school, it was still funny in sixth grade when I discovered "Sex and the City" and its giggle-worthy now. These six facts will have you knee-slapping, blushing and squirming before you can say “that's what she said.” see more
How do You Define Feminism?
ASU students hold a variety of opinions about feminism. How do you see it? see more
Sex in the Classroom
Once a forbidden fruit, sex is now a topic of candidness and open discussion for the thousands of university students on campus. see more
'Don’t Drink and Vagina,' the Student Response
Most nights of drunken fraternizing end with a permanent-marker penis elaborately drawn on one’s forehead. Case closed. But oftentimes, Friday nights take a darker turn. SPM spoke with ASU students to determine the relationship between alcohol and sexual assault. We found there’s a difference between correlation and causation and the one taking the risk versus the one who carries the responsibility. see more
Asexuals Are Not Alone
College is known to be a hotbed for sexual activities and experimentation. This may make attending college uncomfortable or even hostile to those who do not experience sexual attraction. Aces of Arizona, an organization for asexual students at ASU, hopes to change that. see more
Coffee Conversation: Things Left Unsaid
Coffee Conversation: Things Left Unsaid from The State Press on Vimeo. What is the one thing you wish you would have said to someone but never said out loud? What hindered you from saying so? Whether it was the timing or enough courage, these ASU Sun Devils reflect on things left unsaid. Special thanks to […]
ASU InStyle: An Arizona Fall Lookbook
1) Keep things cozy. We all know Arizona doesn’t allow for warm, snuggly clothing. With that said, make sure to whip out your cute scarves, knit hats and slouchy boots while you can! 2) Embrace the gift of the thrift. Whether it’s from your local Buffalo Exchange, or good ol’ Goodwill, secondhand clothing […]
Discussing Free Thought
The Secular Free Thought Society of ASU explores topics secular ethics, the existence of free will and ethics of technological development. see more
Peace Corps Brings Alumna to Panama
The modern dream for many after graduating college is to get the job, get the home and pay the bills, but Anna Ortiz found herself deep in the country and culture of Panama for the Peace Corps, teaching English. see more
Making a Career Out of Pranking
SPM Prankster from The State Press on Vimeo. When he’s not studying film and directing at Mesa Community College, Dawson Gurley is a professional prankster. He is planning on transferring to ASU next fall, but in the meantime, he frequently visits the campus to film footage for his YouTube channel, BigDawsTV. With over 28,000 subscribers, he entertains […]
How To: Watch a Scary Movie, Beware the Junior Mints
My idea of a horror movie consists of a post apocalyptic world where Jeffrey Campbell and Chipotle have ceased to exist. But hey, blood, guts and hatchets are a close second. Afraid of the pulse-quickening thrill we call a scary movie? Follow these eight simple tips and you’ll make it out alive. see more
